Celebrations and festivals in judaism

As the clock struck midnight people throughout the country immersed themselves in the festive mood, enjoying firework shows and entertainment activities to see out 2018 and usher in 2019. Ho Chi Minh City residents gathered at Nguyen Hue Street to ring in the new year In Ho Chi Minh City, residents were treated to a pyrotechnic display at Dam Sen Cultural Park which was preceded by a stunning LED light art show featuring a fiery bird soaring out from the surface of a bronze drum into the sky. Fireworks also exploded over the Thu Thiem Tunnel, attracting crowds of spectators to the Bach Dang Wharf with new hopes for the new year. The pedestrian street of Nguyen Hue was also thronged with revellers attending a countdown event, which saw the appearance of popular young singers and dancers. In the central city of Da Nang, light rain and cold weather did not dampen the mood of revellers who crowded the September 2 Square for the countdown party, which was heated up by celebrated … [Read more...] about Vietnam rings in 2019 with fireworks and festivities

The event also drew the participation of many local people, cultural researchers, domestic and foreign visitors. During the festival, the Cham people pay tribute to their ancestors, pray for favorable weather and prosperity, and showcase their cultural values. Diverse activities such as singing, dancing, drama, and traditional contests are held. In 2017, the festival was recognized as national intangible cultural festival. Following are photos about the festival:A performance in honour of the Po Inu Nugar Goddess in Ninh Phuoc district, Ninh Thuan province.Religious dignitaries perform rituals to pray for favourable weather at Po Klong Garai Tower. Cham people in Ninh Thuan province prepare offerings to the gods at the Kate Festival. Foreign tourists learn about the traditions of the Cham people at Po Klong Garai Tower. The attire and belongings of the Po Inu Nugar Goddess are carried to Po Klong Garai Tower for a traditional ritual. Cham people bring their offerings to the Po … [Read more...] about Cham ethnic people celebrate Kate Festival 2018

Vietnam festival in Kanagawa prefecture (Photo: organiser of the festival) Tokyo (VNA) – The two-day Vietnam festival was started on September 8 in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture, drawing large crowds of spectators as it is one of the most expected in the country. Opening the festival, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Cuong said the event is being organized to intensify the cultural and economic exchanges between Vietnam and the prefecture. This year’s event is of special importance as it happens while the two countries are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic relations, he stressed, adding the success of the festival will surely contribute to the pushing up and broadening of the relations between the two countries. Highlighting the significance of the festival, Kanagawa governor Kuroiwa Yuji described the event as an important bridge to develop the relations between Vietnam and the prefecture. As the number of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam festival in Japan draws large crowds

Vietnamese expatriates in Laos celebrate Buddhist Vu Lan festival at the Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese expatriates in Laos and India held grand ceremonies to mark the Buddhist Vu Lan Festival on August 25. The Vu Lan festival falls on the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the lunar calendar. On this month’s full moon, wandering souls are believed to return to their former homes. The festival is based on the legend that once when mediating, a Buddha’s disciple named Muc Kieu Lien saw his mother suffering hell’s tortures. Following Buddha’s advice, on the seventh full moon of the year, Lien gathered monks and devotees to pray for his mother. Therefore, the festival is also an occasion for children to express their gratitude towards their parents (especially mothers) and help ancestors’ souls find their way back to the earth. In Vientiane, Laos, the ceremony took place at the Phat Tich Pagoda, gathering … [Read more...] about Vietnamese celebrate Buddhist Vu Lan Festival in Laos, India

Meanwhile Cham artisans from Bac Binh, Tuy Phong and Ham Thuan districts will play Saranai trumpet, make ginger cakes, and prepare offerings to ancestors. Visitors will have an opportunity to join traditional Cham dances such as Biyen, Chron, and Balaiy and explore two traditional crafts of Cham people including weaving and pottery making. According to the Cham ethnic calendar, the seventh month, which falls at the end of September and early October) marks the beginning of the Kate festival, an occasion for them to worship their ancestors and gods. Being observed as one of the most important festivals of the Cham community, the festival also conveys people’s wishes for bumper harvests and the growth of all beings. By UYEN PHUONG Tags: Activities to celebrate Cham’s traditional Kate festival in Binh Thuan … [Read more...] about Activities to celebrate Cham’s traditional Kate festival in Binh Thuan

At a Vu Lan ceremony in Phap Van pagoda in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Buddhist Vu Lan Festival is now in full swing, taking place during the middle of the seventh lunar month. These days, crowds of Buddhists and non-religious people flock to pagodas and worship places nationwide to hear talks about parental love and pray for their parents. At a Vu Lan festival in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) The legend behind the Vu Lan Festival dates back to the early days of Buddhism. One of Buddha’s ten best students saw his late mother suffering in the tortures of hell because of the evil deeds she had committed during her life. He asked for Buddha’s guidance and the help of other Buddhist monks to save his mother’s soul. Vu Lan Festival has also become something like a Vietnamese version of Mother’s Day, when Vietnamese people show their gratitude towards the mothers in their life. Tran Kim Hanh at a Vu Lan prayer ceremony in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Tran Kim … [Read more...] about Buddhist Vu Lan Festival in full swing

Lao and Vietnamese students tied threads on each other, which are traditional rituals of Bunpimay to wish for peace and a happy New Year (Photo: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – The teacher training college of the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on April 16 hosted a celebration of the traditional New Year Festival of Laos – Bunpimay – for Lao students in the province. Bunpimay festival is observed on April 14-16 annually to pray for good weather, health, abundant harvests and prosperity. At the event, Lao and Vietnamese students splashed water and tied threads on each other, which are traditional rituals of Bunpimay to wish for peace and a happy New Year. Participants also joined a traditional dance of Laos. Pham Hong Thai, a representative of the college, said the Bunpimay celebration is organised annually for Lao students. In addition, many sport events are frequently held to foster ties between Vietnam-Laos and the two nations’ students in … [Read more...] about Lao students in Dien Bien celebrate traditional festival

Ritual at the Lao Bunpimay Festival in Thai Nguyen province (Source: VNA)The event, held by Vietnam - Laos Friendship Association of Thai Nguyen province, drew the participation of representatives of the Lao Embassy in Vietnam, leaders of Thai Nguyen province, and Lao and Cambodian students in the province.It aims to foster exchange between the foreign students and local peers, and encourage them to explore cultural characteristics of Vietnam and Laos. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Meeting celebrates Lao Bunpimay Festival in Thai Nguyen province

Spring is the season of festivals across Vietnam. For ethnic groups in mountain regions, spring festivals are opportunities to relax and pray for a good new year. A Rice's Soul procession of the Muong in Tan Son, Phu Tho province. (http://tanson.phutho.gov.vn) Each ethnic group in Vietnam observes its traditional festivals with unique cultural and spiritual features. In the northwestern region the first and second lunar month sees the Long Tong or Going to the field Festival of the Tay and Nung, the Peace Praying Ritual of the Thai and Muong, and the Gau Tao Festival of the Mong. Each ethnic group in Vietnam observes its traditional festivals with unique cultural and spiritual features. In the northwestern region the first and second lunar month sees the Long Tong or Going to the field Festival of the Tay and Nung, the Peace Praying Ritual of the Thai and Muong, and the Gau Tao Festival of the Mong. Nguyen Ban, a cultural official in Ha Giang province, said, “New Year … [Read more...] about Spring Festivals in mountain regions

The Thuong Temple festival attract a line-up of visitors. (Photo: VNA) Lao Cai (VNA) – The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is buzzing with several spring festivals to pray for a prosperous year. The Tay ethnic people in Bac Ha district hold land and water processions on the 15th day of the first lunar month every year to wish for good weather, bumper crops, good health and happiness. From early morning, a procession including a wizard, drums and gong groups and local farmers climb Pan Pho Mountain to urge land and water souls to attend the festival. The fire dancing ceremony or Put Tong festival of the Red Dao ethnic people is a highlight of spring festivals in the mountainous province. It is an ancient custom in which supernatural power is believed to strengthen the dancers, helping them dance on burning coals in their bare feet. The ceremony is held from the first day to the 15th day of the first lunar month to celebrate harvest, please God, bring … [Read more...] about Spring festivals in full swing in Lao Cai province